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round rod suitable for use with bronze bushings

I'm doing a project that calls for "round rod suitable for use with bronze bushings". What kind of rod is being talked about? I've never heard of this before. Would mild steel be suitable? Would I have to use stainless? Anybody know?

If its a project than my guess would be that they mean Cold rolled that has a fairly smooth finish usually, and it holds a much better tolerance than hot roll, If you need really good rod use ( Ground Round and polished )

Stainless would not be my first choice, In fact stainless on stainless will gaull and seize together lickady split. Good luck.

The rod will have to slide back and forth in the bushings with little lubricant. Is this the type of information you are looking for?

Thanks,
Gary

Originally Posted by Portable Welder

If its a project than my guess would be that they mean Cold rolled that has a fairly smooth finish usually, and it holds a much better tolerance than hot roll, If you need really good rod use ( Ground Round and polished )

Stainless would not be my first choice, In fact stainless on stainless will gaull and seize together lickady split. Good luck.